Brainstem: neural networks vital for life

By Professor John Nicholls FRS and Professor Julian Paton

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A vital area of the nervous system is the brainstem, the region that initiates breathing and maintains blood pressure. Its properties were, however, neglected till recently. New experiments based on developmental studies, optical recording methods and novel transmitters have greatly advanced our knowledge of brainstem circuitry and its regulation, with potential applications to conditions such as hypertension and respiratory disorders.

Invited speakers include Professor Lawrence Cohen, Professor Jaime Eugenin, Professor Bruce Lindsey, Professor Kenneth J. Muller, Professor Andrea Nistri, Professor Jean-Francois Brunet, Professor Jean Champagnat, Professor Gilles Fortin, Dr Mathias Dutschmann, Professor Richard L. Horner, Dr Sergey Kasparov, Professor Paul M. Pilowsky, Professor Diethelm W. Richter, Dr Jeff Smith, Professor K. Michael Spyer

A programme is available (PDF). Please note that the final programme may vary.The discussion meeting runs from 9am to 5pm on each day. The registration desk will open at 8.30am each day.

This meeting is free to attend, but pre-registration online is essential. An optional lunch is offered each day for £15 per day, and should be booked at registration. Payment is accepted online by Visa, MasterCard, Visa Debit, Maestro, Electron and Solo cards.

DM10(08) Programme - Brainstem: neural networks vital for life (Adobe PDF File)